Gluten Free Turtle Brownies {Paleo}

These Paleo Gluten Free Turtle Brownies taste completely indulgent, while being secretly healthy! This brownie recipe is so easy to make and has all your favorite flavors of Turtles. They’ll melt in your mouth, and are perfect for any fudgy brownie fans!

A Simple Homemade Turtle Brownie Recipe

Turtles. There’s just something magical about the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans. Turtles always remind me about Christmas when we were younger.

These brownies are packed with all those amazing chocolate, caramel and pecan flavors we love about Turtles, in a refined sugar-free, gluten-free and paleo brownie.

I love that they bake up soft and fudgy while still tasting super decadent….and you seriously can’t even tell that they’re made with more wholesome ingredients.

Just look how fudgy – even my husband, who is usually pretty tough to trick when it comes to healthier treats was completely smitten!

How to Make Gluten Free Turtle Brownies

I used Hodgson Mill Almond Flour because I love their quality and always get great results.

This super fudgy brownie base comes together easily in just one bowl. They start with dark chopped chocolate melted down with coconut oil, and then you just add coconut sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour and spread half of the batter into the pan and pop it in the oven for 15 minutes.

Next comes the ooey gooey caramel center which is just a combination of dates, water, almond milk and cinnamon. You spread a layer over the brownie base then sprinkle with some chopped pecans for that signature turtle flavor.

The remaining half of the brownie batter gets added and then some more chopped pecans and paleo-friendly chocolate chips for good measure.

They bake up into these dense, fudgy on the inside, tender on the outside, chocolate- and pecan- studded brownies. Drizzle on another layer of the caramel sauce and they totally pass for the real thing.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post created in partnership with Hodgson Mill. All opinions are 100% my own.

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Gluten Free Turtle Brownies

Prep Time

18 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

48 mins

 

These Paleo Gluten Free Turtle Brownies taste completely indulgent, while being secretly healthy! This brownie recipe is so easy to make and has all your favorite flavors of Turtles. They'll melt in your mouth, and are perfect for any fudgy brownie fans!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: best brownie recipe, easy brownie recipe, gluten free brownie recipe, gluten free brownies, gluten free desserts, paleo brownie recipe, turtle brownie recipe, turtle desserts

Servings: 16 brownies

Calories: 231 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped (use paleo-friendly if necessary)
• 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
• 2/3 cup organic coconut sugar looks like brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons almond flour)
• pinch salt
• 2/3 cup pecan halves
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips use paleo friendly if necessary

Date Caramel Sauce ( or use 3/4 cups of your favorite salted caramel sauce

• 3/4 cup pitted dates
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3-4 Tablespoons almond milk or milk of your choice(plus more as needed)
• pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8x8" square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easier removal.
2. In a large heat-safe bowl, heat chocolate and coconut oil on high power in microwave in 30-second increments until melted, stirring in between.
3. Whisk in coconut sugar until smooth then beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Whisk in baking powder, cocoa powder and slowly fold in the flour until just combined.

4. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan and set aside other half. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, make the date caramel sauce: Place dates, coconut oil and water in a small pot over medium heat and bring to the boil. Simmer for a few minutes until dates are soft while stirring and mashing down with a fork. Remove from heat and use a hand blender to blend until smooth (alternatively place in a blender to blend). Add cinnamon and enough milk to blend until the consistency of caramel sauce.
6. After 15 minutes, remove brownies from oven and lightly spread 1/3-1/2 cup caramel sauce (reserving some for topping) then sprinkle in 1/4 cup chopped pecans. Top with remaining brownie batter, smoothing top with offset spatula. Evenly sprinkle with chocolate chips and remaining pecans
7. Return to oven and bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until center has just set and no longer jiggly. Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely before cutting. You can refrigerate or freeze the pan to cool faster.
8. Cut into equal squares with a very sharp knife. Drizzle with reserved caramel sauce, if desired.
9. Brownies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Turtle Brownies

Amount Per Serving (1 brownie)

Calories 231 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Cholesterol 24mg8%

Sodium 29mg1%

Potassium 135mg4%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 55IU1%

Calcium 47mg5%

Iron 1.2mg7%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Almond Flour Fudge Brownies